Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned activities related to the monthly close process and help ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger while maintaining proper supporting documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank statements, accounts payable activity, and procure-to-pay transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Codify and review Pex card transactions to ensure expenses are recorded correctly and aligned with accounting policies.
• Record cash receipts and verify entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper account classification.
• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to organize data, analyze account activity, and support reconciliations.
• Maintain orderly financial files and perform data entry tasks that support daily accounting operations and audit readiness.
• Assist with bank and general ledger reconciliations while helping preserve the accuracy of nonprofit fund accounting records.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including preparing month-end journal entries.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting and balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and reviewing accounts payable or procure-to-pay activity.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting, ideally within a nonprofit environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUP effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data entry, documentation, and financial records accurately.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. A CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Accounting software proficiency (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle Financials)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility for a company 401(k) plan

Pay

$24/hr. to $25/hr.

Schedule

This is a contract/temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent.